Elumathur village, Modakkurichi taluk | Pincode 638104

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LGD code: 635055
Pincode: 638104
Post office: Modakurichi
Population: 8,929
Households: 2,712
Literacy rate: 62.7%
Sex ratio: 1034 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 5,291
Distance to district centre: 20 km
Distance to mandal centre: 14 km
Distance to Chennai: 344 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 199 km
Nearest railway station: Chavadipalaiyam · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Elumathur · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Elumathur compares

By population, Elumathur ranks #6 of 25 villages in Modakkurichi mandal.

Literacy rate

62.7%

−4.2% vs mandal average

Elumathur: 62.7%
Modakkurichi mandal: 66.9%
Erode district: 66.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,034

+32 vs mandal average

Elumathur: 1,034
Modakkurichi mandal: 1,002

Household size

people per home

3.3

Same as the mandal average

Elumathur: 3.3
Modakkurichi mandal: 3.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Elumathur at a glance

Elumathur is a village of 8,929 people in 2,712 households (Census 2011) in Modakkurichi taluk, Erode district, Tamil Nadu, the 6th-largest of 25 villages in Modakkurichi taluk. Literacy is 63%, 4 points below the taluk average of 67% and the sex ratio is 1,034 women per 1,000 men. It lies 20 km from the Erode district centre, 8 km from Nanjaiuthukuli, the nearest town, 8 km from Chavadipalaiyam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 638104, served by Modakurichi post office; the LGD village code is 635055. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Elumathur, <1 km away. The village votes in Modakkurichi assembly constituency, represented by MLA D.Shanmugan. The population is estimated at 10,527 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Elumathur · this village	8,929	63%	—
Elumathur · Tittakudi	536	57%	0 km N
Vilakethi · Modakkurichi	2,238	65%	5.8 km S
Avalpoondurai · Modakkurichi	2,136	66%	7.4 km NW
Sivagiri · Kodumudi	1,582	—	7.9 km S
Nanjaiuthukuli · Modakkurichi	13,234	66%	8.4 km N
Arachalur · Modakkurichi	—	—	8.7 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Elumathur

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 7
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 1
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 2
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: Yes
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: MODAKURICHI
Distance to nearest town (km): 5
Distance to district HQ (km): 25
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 25
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Anandampalayam, Elumathu
Total area (ha): 2,167.59
Irrigated area (ha): 1,051.22
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Elumathur

LGD code: 635055
Pincode: 638104
Post office: Modakurichi
Population (Census 2011): 8,929
Population (projected 2026): 10,527
Households: 2,712
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1034
Literacy rate: 62.7%
Coordinates: 11.18917°N, 77.77117°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Erode
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Modakkurichi
Member of Parliament: K. E. Prakash
Member of Legislative Assembly: D.Shanmugan
Block / Mandal: Modakkurichi

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Erode district level

Then & Now

Elumathur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

8,929

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

10,527

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

2,712

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

3,197

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 8,929Census 2011
Households: 2,712Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1034 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 10,5272026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3,1972026 projection
Active job cards: 1,49,468MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,02,706MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 6,21,17,562ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 807NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 83.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 55.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Erode district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Erode district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Erode district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Elumathur

Mandal centre

Modakkurichi · ≈ 14 km

≈ 30 min by car · 35 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Erode · ≈ 20 km

≈ 40 min by car · 48 min by bike

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Nearest town · 13,234 people

Nanjaiuthukuli · ≈ 8.4 km

≈ 17 min by car · 21 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai344 kmcapital
Bengaluru199 km
Hyderabad693 km
Mumbai1022 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationChavadipalaiyam8 km
Bus stoppadipaarai<1 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Elumathur<1 km
ATM / bankkaspapettai cooperative bank10 km
Petrol pumpSri Sakthi Modern Fuels6 km
CollegeErode Arts and Science College15 km
Police stationJedarpalayam Police station14 km

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September 2026

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Sep

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No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village

Reported by CNBC TV18.

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Sep

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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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News from Erode & Tamil Nadu

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Expressyesterday
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV18yesterday
Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Express3 days ago
Tamil Nadu: 40 farmers' associations continue protest as talks with ministers fail
dtnext.in3 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
mid-day.com4 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
The Indian Express4 days ago

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People often ask about Elumathur

What is the pincode of Elumathur?

The pincode of Elumathur, Modakkurichi taluk, Erode district, Tamil Nadu is 638104. The post office is Modakurichi.

Which post office delivers to Elumathur?

Mail for Elumathur is delivered through Modakurichi post office, pincode 638104, in Modakkurichi taluk, Erode district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Elumathur located?

Elumathur is a village in Modakkurichi taluk of Erode district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Elumathur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Elumathur village has a population of 8,929 across 2,712 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Elumathur in?

Elumathur falls under the Erode Lok Sabha constituency (PC #17) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Elumathur in?

Elumathur falls under the Modakkurichi assembly constituency (AC #100) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Elumathur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Elumathur village is 62.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Elumathur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Elumathur village is 1034 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Elumathur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Elumathur, including Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai, Pongal Gift Hamper Scheme, Tamil Nadu Free Bus Travel for Women. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Elumathur from Erode district centre?

Elumathur is approximately 20 km (straight-line) from the centre of Erode district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Elumathur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Elumathur village is 635055.

Which is the nearest town to Elumathur?

Nanjaiuthukuli (population 13,234, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 8 km from Elumathur in a straight line.

How big is Elumathur compared to other villages in Modakkurichi taluk?

Elumathur ranks 6 of 25 villages in Modakkurichi taluk by Census 2011 population (8,929 residents).

How far is Elumathur from Chennai?

Elumathur is about 344 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 447 km.

How far is Elumathur from Bengaluru?

Elumathur is about 199 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 259 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Elumathur?

Chavadipalaiyam is the nearest railway station to Elumathur, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Elumathur?

padipaarai is the nearest bus stop to Elumathur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Elumathur?

Government Hospital, Elumathur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Elumathur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Elumathur?

kaspapettai cooperative bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Elumathur, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Elumathur?

Sri Sakthi Modern Fuels is the nearest petrol pump to Elumathur, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Who is the MLA of Elumathur?

Elumathur falls under Modakkurichi assembly constituency (AC 100). The sitting MLA is D.Shanmugan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam).

Who is the MP for Elumathur?

Elumathur is in Erode Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is K. E. Prakash (DMK).

What is the population of Elumathur in 2026?

Elumathur is estimated at 10,527 people in 2026, up about 18% from 8,929 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Elumathur in?

Tamil Nadu falls in the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) and the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) of the ICAR classification; Elumathur in Erode district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)